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Do you think this offseason erased any questions people had about your integrity and the integrity of your organization?

I know that this organization and I have made past mistakes, but we believe, that with the moves we have made this offseason, we are now one of the bright, young teams in this league. The team we have assembled is one with integrity and hard work. We are looking into the future and we believe we have a fine one.

Do you believe you officially labeled your-self as a competitive Gm? And what else or what more are you looking to add to this team?

I believe that I have installed the right players to make this team a contender. We are looking to be a team that will out hustle opposing teams. Brian Grant is a champion and one of the most respectable players in league. Mr. Curry worked his tail off last season to improve his game.

To answer your second question, we just need some depth. We need a solid pg to back up Luke. We also are looking for a good defending C to pair up with Eddy. Other than that we feel we have a deep team.

Michal Smith How can you say your team was assembled with integritity and hard work when one of your core players was aquired through "dirty money" and all of your free agents were bought on cleared cap space when you gave away players? And by "dirty money" i mean it was the "im not tanking but i am tanking" pick? How do you plan on your fellow GMs and media on taking your word at face value ?

Michal Smith How can you say your team was assembled with integritity and hard work when one of your core players was aquired through "dirty money" and all of your free agents were bought on cleared cap space when you gave away players? And by "dirty money" i mean it was the "im not tanking but i am tanking" pick? How do you plan on your fellow GMs and media on taking your word at face value ?

I stated that the team we assembled is one with integrity and hard work, not the way we got the team. The players this organization traded were expiring players, so they would have had no effect on cap space. I have stated numerous times that I regret what I did and I hope that is enough.

Obviously you have committed a great deal of your future to shooting guard Larry Hughes. Some may question the amount you paid for him and say he has not earned a contract like that.

What was your thought process behind the signing, and what do you believe Mr. Hughes can bring to the table?

We, as an organization, feel that Larry is capable of becoming a premier player in this league and we wanted him no matter what it took. He filled a demanding need for us as well. He is young as well and we shouldn't need to worry about him retiring any time soon. What Larry brings to the table is shut down defensive capabilities and a go to wing player. He has the abilities to become the top perimeter defender in the association and can get to the rim at will. He has the capacity to become the 20 PPG scorer that we need. He was just to valuable a player to not get this free agency period.

Diaw: How does it feel playing for a franchise that has no integrity and acquired you through dirty means?

Boris: I believe that what's the past is the past and I can't change it. This franchise is being re-born and I am glad to be a part of that. I am going to play my hardest, no matter the franchise or it's circumstances.